Martin Tone Woods - D-28 Brazilian, D-42 Amazon, D-42 Paela, D-45 Madagascar

[@medrepnj9287]

That '68 D28 sounds stunning- rich and clear across the frequencies with great separation. Very vintage sounding. #4 nice also.

[@maxwellfan55]

D42 Amazon. All amazing, great review.

[@Adibarum]

To be honest they all sound awesome..i wouldn't kick any of them out of bed..they all have their own unique and glorious tone

[@joker747A]

Four keepers there! I liked the D-28 Brazilian the best Thanks for sharing 🫡

[@warrenderwent]

They're all beautiful. But oh, the resonance and sustain of that Madagascar Rosewood D45. I want one!

[@davidvesseur]

Agreed! wow, that guitar is heavenly.

[@highcountryrob5534]

D-42 Amazon for my taste. Wow, they all sound fantastic.Great job Martin guitars.

[@dereckburgess5690]

I have a 1999 D42 ....it's even better in the flesh. A glorious guitar that sounds incredible.

[@sonofprovence]

I so concur. This video actually convinced me to order a custom D-42 with an Adirondack top and incredible set of Amazon rosewood. I have had it for 2 years and could not be happier.

[@el34glo59]

Agreed. Amazon is something else. You don't see it much but it's very special imo. I'm thinking of buying a one with Italian alpine

[@haselock1963]

D42 Amazon sounds fantastic,,nice playing.

[@hendrexfan91]

The Madagascar always is a full range ,good sound vibe ,and intones come through well.note All guitars are like people, some shine better than others.you know it's the one ,when you quit looking

[@P61guy61]

Thanks your time and for the comparison. My favorite is the D-28. Great picking and strum examples.

[@jazz1723]

William Haley b

[@mikezuckerman521]

The 68 Braz D-28 ooo-la-la!!! all sounded great, the D-45 amazing!

[@everettclunie3525]

One dream guitar after another. Would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous!

[@MtnLiner]

You are envious not jealous. Get a dictionary.

[@sonofprovence]

Wonderful piece of Kate Wolf music, thank you! I like #2 and #4 the best. They have the deepest lows, which I really like. Matter of personal preference. Owner of a Martin OOO 42 with an adirondack top and madagascar back.

[@Kevin-bp2cw]

what a great collection of beautiful Martin guitars !

[@timlilly]

D-45 every time. Thanks this was very interesting. If they are all yours then you are a lucky man!

[@51MontyPython]

Perfectly done comparative demo. Props.

[@superdavywavy]

For fun I analyzed the spectrum for each guitar. Extremely similar. The Paela had noticeably less bass (~100Hz) but was otherwise identical. The Brazilian is about 3dB higher in the high range (G3 and above) but 3dB lower in the midrange between G2 and G3.

[@danielpenaofficial4186]

Dave Anderson did you extract the file into an audio file? Brazilian Rosewood is louder 3dB is noticeable. 3dB is one S unit of sound.

[@carlom.3737]

wonderful set of guitars, and great playing to demonstrate the differences (though they all sound fantastic)! While the backs were identified (and rightfully so with some amazing rosewoods in there) don't discount the fact that much of the tone we're all hearing is due to the varying tops. That last combo of Adi/Madi sounds primo!

[@Paulosrecordsofficial]

Wow, what a collection. I think they all sound great, but my favourite (to my ears) is the D-28. Good on you for using a Schoeps mic too...my favourite SDC.

[@robertshorts2894]

D28 more balanced bass and tremol sweeter high tones

[@localguy8]

It’s Brazilian rosewood

[@forcd2createchannel321]

My what a lovely stable of horses you have. They each have their own vibe. I dug the 68's warm, classic Martin/Braz sound (broken in), but they are all real nice. I guess my least favorite is the D42-Paela. I loved the Honduran and the Madi, probably in that order. But in person I might totally love the Paela guitar above the others. In this recording it seemed that it was less warm. I think you ought to go ahead and order a Cocobolo guitar to round it out! I take it you're not a mahogany lover. I am. I have and use both RW and hog. My favorite is probably my D18GE, but my D28M is right up there and on any given day I might say one or the other. I had a nice OM-28V and now that they quit making them (I can't believe it), I wish I had never sold it. I would also like to know more about the bracing on the guitars and what your thoughts are on the merits of each wood. Which do you play the most? Congratulations on a nice collection.

[@camletroubadour7127]

Such beautiful guitars! To say this in Jack Nicholson's Joker's words; Where does he get those wonderful toys? Thanx for sharing and making us all dream of what it's like to play such gorgeous instruments!

[@markmorgan5482]

D28 is my pick for a great combination of clarity and depth....and the sustain is surperb

[@misha1d1]

The Paela wood with the alpine spruce is my favorite, but all of them are awesome.

[@bobaldo2339]

Wonderful guitars! It's nice to know they still exist even if most of us will never be able to own one.

[@stevec.1802]

The D-28 sounds more balanced to my ears. Not as accentuated in the bass frequencies. IMHO. Great demo.

[@Wasdejavu]

Yeah nice Guitars, D-28 in my mind is the iconic sound, if you like, it's the sound you expect an acoustic to sound, in my view of course.....Of course I have a D-28 Re-imagined and love it, makes me smile every time I play, which is every day. Makes you forget pressures of work within minutes.

[@hobiecat901]

All, sound Great. Nice tunes, real enjoyable to listen too.

[@GoldCobra487]

Brazilian and Amazon sound pretty similar to my ears, Amazon sounds a bit bassier, which could probably be attributed to the Adirondack top, but overtones are there. D-42s are beautiful guitars.

[@chuckjcarter]

I love the D-28 with the Brazilian rosewood. I always go back to my Martin HD-28. It always gets me the sound I smile about. It's only East Indian unlike the guitar in the video, but that's good enough for a poor guy like me :)

[@designandsing]

Oh, I love D-42 Paela

[@stephensmith799]

Me too. It sounds even more personal and plaintive than the others.

[@bobaldo2339]

They all sound great.

[@kotaoshio]

My heart goes to D28. Brilliant muscular sound with lots bites to it. I am also a proud owner of a 69’s sample, it is said that the straight bracing , large rosewood bridge plate contribute to the stiffness to the top, thus the character of the sound. I’m sure 45s will mature to a degree that surpasses the 28, yet for now 28 is a winner for me

[@jixxxxer17]

they all sound amazing and I could not really tell the difference between any of them, but oh what tones, nicely done. now the reality, a woman can't tell the difference between one of those beautiful pieces of art made by Martin and a plywood Yamaha fg110 made in Taiwan , they can tho hear beautiful, sad words and stories . Peace !

[@aaronkim5912]

man... what a collection! they all sound great. it's a tie between the amazon and the madi for me.

[@vox1962]

The difference in tonewoods, is definitely something that is only truly appreciated by the player; most listeners would not be able to tell the differences. This is especially true for the subtleties of rosewood varieties which aren’t as sonically obvious as the differences between mahogany or maple. I do love the sound of Brazilian Rosewood and the particular “dryness” it imparts to the tone but honestly there is not enough of a difference to justify the outrageous prices of those models. I actually prefer maple over any variety rosewood but that’s just personal preference

[@thatsplunkintalk]

For me the d28 has the most "iconic" sound....the sound of an acoustic guitar on every radio. Very nice bright tones with a complex mid. My favorite though was the D-42 Amazon. It just had a beautiful deep tone that feels calmest to my ears. Curious which guitar the owners favorite is.

[@citadel1994]

Man that's gotta be over $100k worth of fine wood right there

[@mouselim72]

Adding a label of the instrument on the video when playing will help tremendously

[@NoteConference]

D-28 Great review Thanks

[@FDNY8231]

My Opinion that 1968 D-28 is the cock of the walk right there ... Really has boom and great tone

[@michaelmcinnis911]

For some reason this old video popped up in my feed - gotta say, I LOVE the third guitar, the D-42 with Paela/Alpine Spruce. So what is Paela? Where is it from? Looks kinda like Sycamore... (I have a thing about D-42's as well - love their fingerboard inlays the best of all Martins...)

[@patrickmcnally9302]

Sounded like the D-28 had the richest tone.

[@bryanhain969]

Sweet t shirt Great sound comparison.

[@JoeLazzara]

They all sound great!! Can you please tell me what string gauge are you using on all 3 guitars? Thanks.

[@drothberg3]

What a ridulously awecome guitar collection you have! Well, at least you play well.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

What is that awesome F-C-G-Am thing...the second one you play for each? It's beautiful. I like the 28 or the 45. They're all amazing though. Great video.

[@stephensmith799]

I didn't feel that bling was necessary and that it is the sound that counts. But that shimmering binding compliments that shimmering Martin sound, somehow...

[@gibsonj45hu]

I prefer the D28 Brasil ( redvood top). I hear the high and middle frequvencis, nat only the low. The Amazonas D42 can hear the very deep and worm bass. The D42 paela is what I would buy of these colleczion. I had over 8 years a D28 Brasil / 1983. but I changed it for a Gibson J45 TV. I say haven't best guitar, only a guitar what likes me.

[@erichutchinson6882]

I thought the last one sounded the best. Was that the Madsgascar rosewood with Adirondack spruce top?

[@stephensmith799]

Sweet, sweet sounds. Number Three edges it for me...

[@seayak]

D-42's are nice if you could afford one, and appreciate fancy wood and inlays, but to my ear the D-28 wins this context for tonal richness. Of course this is completely subjective and depends on what you are looking for - sometimes different examples of the same model can sound different too! Out of curiosity, are they all strung with the same strings, and if so, what are they?

[@danhutchinson8649]

1968 D-28....Just has that "Martin Sound" ........Sounds almost as good as my Bourgeois Vintage D......Almost....and I think that has to do with the guy that used to be a Martin Luthier that repaired the returned Martins and saw why they were being returned for repair.....he addressed those problems and made a better version of the D28....IMHO...Play a Bourgeois Vintage D or any other Dreadnought made by Dana and you'll see what I mean.....

[@harrytaylor2879]

Beautiful guitars and great playing too. What is the second piece of music that you play? Do you have the tab?

[@leapsplashafrog]

Hi I imagine that Brazilian adds a 10k price tag to the D28? Please can you give prices? Thanks

[@oaktree1628]

How much did each cost? Gorgeous instruments.

[@smatych86]

Amazing guitars, all of them have unique voices. How are these guitars braced?

[@johndennis5182]

I have a HD28, 2008, and martin are great sounding Guitars, my Martin puts every Guitar I ever had, includind my Taylor, to shame.

[@MtnLiner]

Love the headstock on #3. Are you ready to sell the D-28? I’m in the market.

[@aum3.146]

Two Brazillian Martins, one Madagascar, two with Addy tops ...Did he knock over Fort Knox?

[@shootfirst2097]

What an amazing collection you have. All sound good, but I think the D-28 doesn't sound as deep and resonant as the rest. My fave has to be the D-42 Paela, the D-45 second.

[@el34glo59]

Amazon is special imo

[@johndennis5182]

what year is that D28? and is that really Brazilian Rose wood? do you mind me asking the price of that guitar???

[@cahillgreg]

1968 D-28 - just noticed it detailed in description

[@ncoyouth]

Hello from France What is your mic please, great sound! Nicolas

[@schoepscmc6mk4]

Schoeps Cardioid's (cmc6 mk4)

[@ncoyouth]

schoepscmc6mk4 Thanks Nicolas

[@selmabendhafer1999]

ncoyouth

[@camaro101]

Why does the 68 D-28 have a black gaurd?

[@jbilly24]

camaro101 because d28s from 1968 had black pick guards

[@MtnLiner]

Hey! Up here, pal. Stop looking at your hands. Acknowledge the audience (camera) and don’t forget to smile. That’ll be $150.00 I don’t work for free.

[@westichenor]

what is the name of the song you are playing?

[@thomaslau9631]

No indication which is which? All Martins!!

[@harryreid1281]

hey y'all from Nashville

[@MtnLiner]

Sell any, yet?

[@montagnethomas]

1st or 4th. Cant' decide.... Take both.

[@ЕвгенийСмагин-ь9ш]

D-28👍👍👍

[@toneman335]

You really need to indicate exactly what guitar you are playing so we know!

[@colinlarkin5843]

Agreed, otherwise what is the point?

[@funkster007]

They are in the order of the title description.

[@Bratrecord]

Non ho dubbi: la D42 col palissandro amazonia suona meglio, ma è una D45 in incognito.

[@yjersey]

I like 3

[@JMPRocker]

D42 Amazon.

[@cajunguitarman]

using the old martin is a bad choice to compare the others

[@localguy8]

That’s Martin porn uncut

[@dr1955reed]

You're playing too close to the bridge. It gives each guitar less of a chance to project the dreadnought's "rich" voice. Other than that, I enjoyed the video.

[@aaronkim1074]

Don Reed I completely agree. Playing that close to the bridge makes an overwhelming nasally sound; might as well play a banjo at that point.

[@drothberg3]

It depends upon the style of music and your personal style. I personally think that playing directly over the soundhole produces too boomy a sound, especially on a dread.

[@probono9341]

Playing that close to the bridge is actually a technique that adds acoustic shrill and takes away the natural balance between the strings. That technique is misleading and truly isn’t desired in this demonstration. Surprised that the player didn’t recognize that himself.

[@ohrofax]

alpen-spruce or sitka spruce is a fine grain wood there is no reason to prefere Adirondack for a guitar Top.

[@el34glo59]

Sitka isn't finer grain. Unless you mean appearance wise, which is completely irrelevant to tone. Although you can still get fined grained adirondack. It's a smaller tree remember. Adirondack and Alpine are on another level to Sitka imo.